Backend Engineer

Company Overview Proof-of-Skill is transforming the job market by emphasizing skill-based evaluations. By offering verifiable proof of candidates' skills through expert-reviewed assignments, it aims to make hiring efficient and inclusive. The company operates with a small team, headquartered in Mumbai, in the Technology, Information, and Internet industry.

Learn more at proofofskill.org. Job Overview We are seeking a Backend Engineer for a full-time role at Proof-of-Skill. This is a remote role.

You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable backend systems that power our assessment platform, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. Qualifications and Skills Strong understanding of backend development concepts and system design Proficiency in at least one backend language (Node.js, Python, Java, or Go) Familiarity with building and consuming REST APIs Basic understanding of databases (SQL/NoSQL such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB) Knowledge of version control systems like Git Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Self-driven with high ownership in a remote setup Willingness to learn, adapt, and improve systems based on feedback Roles and Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs Build scalable systems to support real-world assessments on the platform Optimize application performance and database queries Ensure security and data protection across backend systems Collaborate with frontend, product, and design teams Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues Write clean, testable, and well-documented code Contribute to architecture decisions and technical improvements Monitor system performance and ensure high availability